Farmers and fuel: conserving energy without harming food supply
In the Malvern Leader editorial Lyle Borg of the Iowa Farm Bureau argues energy savings must be pursued but warns drastic shifts in farming would disrupt food production. He notes agriculture uses about three percent of petroleum and electricity, urging balanced cutbacks to preserve food supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inercaie
Howe
Lyle Borg
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Hazy New Year Reflections and Holiday Snippets
A collage of casual notes and observations from a newsroom desk, recalling New Year’s Eve television spectacles at Times Square, family gatherings in Omaha and Pacific Junction, and local editorial musings. It threads in a 1973 Des Moines Register headline about Bethlehem worshipers and a quip about Kissinger, mixing cultural touchpoints with small humor and personal anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usck Sam
Nixon
America
Dept
Bethlehem
Des Moines Register
New Year Grain Cars Debut At Louisville Convention
Delegates at the National Convention in downtown Louisville toured newly built white hopper cars labeled with green NFC letters. The NC O grain carriers, assembled in Washington Indiana, aim to speed loading and unloading to move grain quickly across several counties, with 390 cars teased and an additional 221 ordered. Leaders say leased 5-unit groups improve efficiency, cutting move times to eight or nine days from twenty-two. The report notes ongoing efforts to match large grain firms in rail logistics and price movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NFC
Louisville
Washington
Ind
NFU
Tami
Brain
Orne Lee Staley
NFO
Snow Removal Crews Work Through Harsh Winter Conditions
Citizens note the tireless snow removal crews and volunteers clearing roads and sidewalks during heavy snow events. The public expresses gratitude for the efforts of those braving the weather while residents slept, highlighting community support and editorials praising the workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariner
Ares
Harbor Christmas Spirit Persists in Community Reflection
The piece urges keeping holiday generosity and cooperative spirit beyond the season. It recalls America's founding on shared purpose and volunteering to maintain freedom and peace, calling readers to rededicate themselves to these principles and work together for the common good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aetna
Perpuse
Bellane
Mt Vernon Family Holiday Visits Document Local Social Ties
MT VERNON reports show Mrs Pat Pijanowski visiting relatives including Mrs Rachel Van Horn and Mrs Jess Van Horn taken with Christmas calls to Randolph's Vanattas and New Year visits by Brad Wonten of Randolph to the Vanattas. Ed Blackman family drives to Denison to visit grandma Myrrie Far isy and elder Ed Blackman Sr. then with Pat Trawickes and John Brewster in Omaha. New Year’s Eve, Bob Raines hosts multiple families from Missouri Valley Pacific Junction and Omaha area for Christmas dinner with the Schroeders and others. Orlo and Lola Jones visit Orlo’s grandmother Vera Anderson on New Year’s Day. Harold and Wanete Blackman are noted in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Hugo Shohbebn
Council Bluffs
Gary Waggoner
Dampy
Jasm
Omaha
Michael
Denise
Aaron Stevens
Lee
Teresa Stevens
Frank
Shirley
Larry Swett
Vina Carlson
Waine Swett
Ronnie Curtis
Harald Swetts
Allen Carlson
Tabor
Steve Carham
Iowa City
Charles Fichter
Randolph
Dale Malcom
Ricky
Bever Jey
Asther
Harold Swetts
Dean Swetts
Council
David Bower
Reiney and
Vincent
Cedar Rapids
Randsiph
Alien Carlson
Dean Surface
Ron Curtises
Vina Carleen
Ron Curtis
George Curtis Sr
George Curtis Jr
Emerson
Gerald Maher
Grace Rommel
Glenwood
Raynor, Lett and Kent
Gerald Mahers
Gary
Gerald
Genene Maher
James Grundles
Council Bliffs
Genene
Dennis Gradie
Geralds
Bert Howards
Malvern
Jim Irvin
Grace Irvins
Irvin
Ronnie Archer
Lynn Hoovers
Gene Potter
Herb Hoover
L.E. Reed
Wate
Hamburg
Gene Eggers
Clinton
Anguses
Guy Jortan Af Emerson
Donald Angusamily
Farra- But
Dave Angus
Sante
Bertha Angus
Everett Strobeles
Oakland
Loyd Angus and
Ayr
David Still
Mound City
Doyle Wilson
Primgar
Brian Coddington
Pat Reeds
Steve
Linda Palmenist
Lowell Bonnemas
Mildred Bryant
Bessie Lowe
Fern McCain
Elsie McCain
Merry Hospital
Loyd Bowen
Fern
McCain
Shenandoah
Lena Haynie
Katharine Sayers
Circle
Mont
Haynie
Sayers
Mike Blackburn
Scott
Mary Sayers
Mary
Randy Costello
India
Graveland College
Barmhay
New Delhi
London
Rome
Spisents
Guy Grindles
Grindles
McDonalds
Essex
Eric Johnsons
Cire
Fie
Twoiays
Melvin Irvin
Irvins
Johnsons
Jessie Fischer
Goldie Hixon
Bob Barma
David
Renee
Robin
Kiers
Dorothy Mahers
Malcoms
Gat] Malcom
Richard Seeman
Rewey
Jah Malcom
Dale Malcoms
Jiarty
Ed Jame
Dean Sayers
Leonard McMullens
Silver City
Jack Mays
Deanna Engleke
Kathy
Mike
California
Vic
Sharon McCall
Dominics
Red Oak
Claude
Sherry Perkins
McCalls
Jake Beck
Jess McCalls
Riverton
Kenneth
Keith McCall
Lorraine
Guy Grindle
Goldie Gricer
Edmundson Hospital
Sheri Vanatta
Rachel van Horn
Jess van Horn
Vanatta
Richard Vanattas
Rebt. Herman
Brad Wonten Fom
Vanattas
Ed Blackmans
Denison
Myrrie Farisy
Ed Blackman
Blackmans
Pat
Larry Trawickes
John Brewster
Bob Raines
Barry Porter
Richard Brooks
Lucy
MecCurley
Missouri Valley
Jack Chambers
Pacific Junction
Donnie
Diane Schroeder
Dusty
Robby
Schroeders
Orlo
Lola Jones
Vera Anderson
Gok
Harold and
Wanete Blackman
Malvern Leaver hosts holiday gatherings and visits
The Malvern Leaver group held a Sunday gift exchange at the Jeary Schnoor home with guests including Bob Posters, Hick and Linda Myers, and Miss Grace Blackman. Several families from nearby towns joined holiday dinners and visits through New Year’s Eve, including the Fays, Harmans, Haneys, Stephens, My ers, and Alberts. Regina Kimble’s daughter entered Malvern School. Dennis Sparks plans a birthday before returning to Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeary Schnoor
Bob Posters
Hick
Linda Myers
Grace Blackman
Harold Blackmans
Frank Fays
Karl Harmans
Hilldale
Jack
Dorothy Haney
Larry Stephens
Dan Myers
Omaha
Debbie
Donne Myers
Glenwood
Mire
Carol Stephens
Dave
Rick Myers
Dorothy Alberts
Jess Cogley
Debra
Glenwoeed
Dale Bell
Tabor
The
Alberts
Maurice Alberts
Eugene Alberts
Fern
Marjorie
Dorothy
Lawrence
Bill Barbers
Earl Barber
Sharon ‘Lasley
Lois Lasley
Maryville
Bills
Haris
Kimbies
Raymond Winslow
Des Moines
Davie
Logan
Regina
Kimble
Malvern
Dennis Sparks
Rochester
Minn
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Malvern Leader
Main Street
Swith
Straman
Q Demeer
Caswell
Asweeoter
Will Rogers
Ours
Barbara Kelly
Agnes Smiths
Kenneth BL. Kellys
Hansens
Bob Clines
Tex Wilson
Pacific Junc
Guy Lombardo
Times Square
Pen Gallup
Henry Kissinger
Rowan
Martin
Mrs. Howart Palmer
Johnny Carson
Basi
Staley
NEC
Alleneed
College Springs
Gary Bredensteiner
Harlan
Mike Reed
Clarinda
Pat Reels
dJoyce
Mir
Bismnn
Sell
Wayne
Silverty
Kemmeth Grindles
Bob
Helen Blunt
Ethel
Deanne Grindle
Bhimite
Larry Blunt
Claude Perkins
Deanna
Kenneth Grindles
Clarence McKinney
Henderson
Kim Osler
Bowens
Jne Cheneys
Richard Foreman
Alvin Foreman
Larry Foreman
Cheneys
Lawrence Grieners
Raymond Men- Sens
Randy Thompson
Leo Cheney
Fred Christensens
Berle Decker
Eldon Herzbergs
Keith Messengers
Dave Williams
Robert ‘Christensens
Doug Christensen
Exiimundsen Hospital
Lynn Castello
Ralph Costallos
Randulph
Lynn
Cumberland
Keruit Sothomans
Farmily
del Bowleys
Sami
Rein Jackson
Kenny Huletts
Jess Rippys
Hed Oak
de Chappell
Ray Huletts
Annette
Roxanne
Roy Wallings
Becky
Patty
Gerry
Kenneth Grimiles
Henneth Grindies
Hopp
Everett Brouders
Larry
Plattemouth
John Hopp
Floyd Steiners
Ros Stouier
Leon Lewis
Estle Dearbys
Merritt Wortmans
Joe
Tom Nicholas
Hissex
Mike Glenn
Roger Jones
Kenneth Bruce
Keith Bruce
David Bruce
Jacquie Cushman
Paul Morrical
Kermit Hillyer
Lyle Hedimd
Hillyers
Bib Finehem
Kevin Watford
Aloo
Glen Baker
Rick Smith
Blunts
al Lenhardis
Joe Cheney
Rodney Grimmer
Liver City
Richard Fermens
Council Binks
Xuexts
Jared Woodfill
Lyle Coddigtons
Rena Bass
Methodist Hospital
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Ludey
U.S
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Per Goteerys
Methamesading
Ar Anti Dem Ake
Tad
Harbor Hopes
Coopera Lon
Coud Heappen
Sormisama
Gartler Ortinban
DS. Acateik Shs
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Soransen
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Tourism Dept
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Cammy Eeauagagn
MT. Vernon
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